Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II / edited by Maurer Maurer.

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This collection of squadron histories has been prepared by the USAF Historical Division to complement the Division's book, Air Force Combat Units of World War II. The 1,226 units covered by this volume are the combat (tactical) squadrons that were active between 7 December 1941 and 2 September 1945....

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Albert F. Simpson Historical Research Center (Issuing body)
United States. Air Force. Office of Air Force History (Issuing body)
Other Authors: Maurer, Maurer (Editor)
Language:English
Published: [Washington, D.C.] : Albert F. Simpson Historical Research Center and Office of Air Force History, Headquarters USAF, 1982.
Subjects:
United States. > Army Air Forces > History.
World War, 1939-1945 > United States > Aerial operations.
Air warfare.
Online Access:
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Physical Description:1 online resource (ix, 841 pages) : illustrations
Variant Title:
Combat squadrons of the Air Force, World War two
Format: Government Document Electronic eBook
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Summary:
This collection of squadron histories has been prepared by the USAF Historical Division to complement the Division's book, Air Force Combat Units of World War II. The 1,226 units covered by this volume are the combat (tactical) squadrons that were active between 7 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. Each squadron is traced from its beginning through 5 March 1963, the fiftieth anniversary of the organization of the 1st Aero (later Bombardment) Squadron, the first Army unit to be equipped with aircraft for tactical operations. For each squadron there is a statement of the official lineage and data on the unit's assignments, stations, aircraft and missiles, operations, service streamers, campaign participation, decorations, and emblem.
Note:Includes indexes.
Call Number:D 301.2:C 73/15/982
Source of Description:
Description based on online resource; title from PDF cover (Defense.gov website, viewed September 23, 2019).